Fatty liver gene hunt: could your DNA raise your risk?
NCT ID NCT07330830
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study is looking at a specific gene, PNPLA3, in 600 adults with a type of fatty liver disease called MASLD. Participants are from Guadeloupe, French Guiana, and Réunion Island. Researchers want to see how common certain gene variants are and if they are linked to more severe liver problems. This is an observational study, not a treatment trial.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this study could help identify genetic factors that make some people more likely to develop severe liver disease, potentially guiding future prevention or treatment strategies.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study that only looks at gene patterns, not testing a treatment. It may not lead directly to any new therapy, and results may not apply to other populations.
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CHU de la Guadeloupe
RECRUITINGPointe-à-Pitre, 97159, Guadeloupe
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Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de la Guyane
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGCayenne, 97306, French Guiana
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Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de la Réunion
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGSaint-Denis, 97400, Reunion
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